James Earl Monro

October 19, 2012

James Earl Monro, 66, of Gaylord died Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, at his home.

James was married for 45 treasured years to Mary Shannon (Hannula).

He was a great father to his children, Corey James and Sara Jane (Michael) Nadlicki. He was known as a “prankster” to his brother, John (Diana) and “Grumpa” to his three grand-dogs. He was also a special uncle to several nieces and nephews.

James was a longtime resident of Gaylord. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge and Eagles Club and a member of JBEW Local 17.

He retired from the City of Detroit Public Lighting Department and became an avid golfer, cyclist and collector of rare and unique things.

A memorial gathering will be held at the Nelson Funeral Home today (Saturday), Oct. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a “time of sharing” at 2 p.m. Gathering time also took place Friday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Otsego County American Cancer Society or to the Michigan Humane Society, C/O Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.